The National Sports Centre will close to the public from 3pm today “in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19”.

Craig Tyrrell, the NSC operations manager, said in a statement: “At this time we do not have a specific date that we will reopen.

“We will be following advice from the Government and will reopen only when it is deemed safe to do so.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the health and safety of employees, members and visitors to the site are of utmost importance to us.”